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Corned beef vs. Cheeseburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between corned beef and cheeseburgers?

  • Corned beef is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, and zinc, while cheeseburgers are higher in vitamin B1, folate, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, and manganese.
  • Corned beef's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 36% higher.
  • Cheeseburgers have 2 times less cholesterol than corned beef. Corned beef has 98mg of cholesterol, while cheeseburgers have 43mg.
  • Cheeseburgers have a higher glycemic index (66) than corned beef (0).

We used Beef, cured, corned beef, brisket, cooked and Fast foods, cheeseburger; single, regular patty; plain types in this comparison.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 8.6% 2.4% 13% 70% 51% 125% 54% 127% 2.9% 179%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 36% 17% 102% 37% 68% 69% 67% 41% 107%
Contains more CopperCopper +38.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +83.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +67.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +116.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1387.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +35.2%
Contains more IronIron +45.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +28.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -47.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1336.4%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 3.2% 1.5% 6.5% 39% 57% 25% 53% 204% 3.8% 4.5% 38%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 17% 10% 1.5% 73% 84% 98% 33% 53% 95% 11% 53% 16%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +114.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +139.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +225%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1026.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +113.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +72.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +29.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +180%
Contains more FolateFolate +1066.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0.1µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.228mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 19% 60% 3%
Protein: 18.17 g
Fats: 18.98 g
Carbs: 0.47 g
Water: 59.79 g
Other: 2.59 g
17% 15% 28% 39% 2%
Protein: 16.51 g
Fats: 14.72 g
Carbs: 28.03 g
Water: 38.63 g
Other: 2.11 g
Contains more FatsFats +28.9%
Contains more WaterWater +54.8%
Contains more OtherOther +22.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +5863.8%
~equal in Protein ~16.51g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
39% 57% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.34 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.67 g
48% 40% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.473 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.413 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.658 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +70.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +147.5%
~equal in Saturated fat ~6.473g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Corned beef Cheeseburger
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corned beef Cheeseburger DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 1.63µg 0.76µg 36%
Selenium 32.8µg 19.6µg 24%
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 0.293mg 22%
Sodium 973mg 515mg 20%
Zinc 4.58mg 2.49mg 19%
Cholesterol 98mg 43mg 18%
Folate 6µg 70µg 16%
Vitamin B2 0.17mg 0.363mg 15%
Vitamin B3 3.03mg 5.217mg 14%
Manganese 0.022mg 0.316mg 13%
Calcium 8mg 119mg 11%
Iron 1.86mg 2.71mg 11%
Monounsaturated fat 9.22g 5.413g 10%
Carbs 0.47g 28.03g 9%
Fiber 0g 2g 8%
Starch 19.87g 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.67g 1.658g 7%
Choline 69.2mg 28.9mg 7%
Fats 18.98g 14.72g 7%
Vitamin A 0µg 50µg 6%
Copper 0.154mg 0.111mg 5%
Phosphorus 125mg 161mg 5%
Protein 18.17g 16.51g 3%
Vitamin B5 0.42mg 0.545mg 3%
Calories 251kcal 308kcal 3%
Magnesium 12mg 26mg 3%
Potassium 145mg 196mg 2%
Vitamin K 1.5µg 4.2µg 2%
Fructose 1.94g 2%
Vitamin E 0.16mg 0.52mg 2%
Saturated fat 6.34g 6.473g 1%
Net carbs 0.47g 26.03g N/A
Vitamin D 4IU 2IU 0%
Sugar 0g 4.88g N/A
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.1µg 0%
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.228mg 0%
Trans fat 0.57g N/A
Tryptophan 0.119mg 0.155mg 0%
Threonine 0.726mg 0.571mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.827mg 0.755mg 0%
Leucine 1.445mg 1.316mg 0%
Lysine 1.536mg 0.784mg 0%
Methionine 0.473mg 0.377mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.718mg 0.755mg 0%
Valine 0.901mg 0.881mg 0%
Histidine 0.58mg 0.445mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.01g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.322g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Corned beef Cheeseburger
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Corned beef
42%
Cheeseburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Corned beef
56%
Cheeseburger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corned beef
Corned beef is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.88g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Corned beef
Corned beef is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.133g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corned beef
Corned beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 55mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger contains less Sodium (difference - 458mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Corned beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170200/nutrients
  2. Cheeseburger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170690/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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